Thu, 29 Oct 2026">published - Thu, 29 Oct 2026
Job Summary
We're looking for a part-time paid Volunteer Co-ordinator to recruit, train and manage our diverse team of volunteers from all walks of life. You'll help them find their place across our galleries, collections, events, activities, and you'll play a central part in making every visitor feel welcome.
Job Description
The Salisbury Museum tells the story of Salisbury and the surrounding area, a landscape that has been home to continuous human achievement for over half a million years. Our galleries cover archaeology, the history of Salisbury, ceramics and natural history. Highlights include the Amesbury Archer, artefacts from Stonehenge, the Pitt-Rivers collections, works by Turner and Constable, the Rex Whistler archive and the Salisbury Giant.
We are seeking a part-time Volunteer Co-ordinator to lead our thriving and dedicated team of over 200 volunteers. This is a paid role at the heart of the museum. You will recruit, train and manage volunteers from a wide range of backgrounds, helping to bring new people into the museum and supporting them to find their place. Our volunteers help with the day-to-day running of the museum, so this role makes a real difference to every visitor. It also supports our aim to attract more local, national and international visitors and members, and to reach a younger audience.
We receive no government subsidy, so our volunteers play a vital part in our work. You will help make sure they feel valued, supported and well trained.
Job Requirements
The role is wide-ranging, and the selected candidate will be required to:
- Recruit volunteers from the local community and beyond, using a range of channels
- Plan and deliver induction and ongoing training for volunteers
- Manage and support volunteers across visitor engagement, collections administration, gardening, learning and schools activities, and events
- Match volunteers' skills and interests to roles, and keep role descriptions up to date
- Maintain volunteer records, rotas and communications
- Work with colleagues across the museum to identify new volunteering opportunities
- Oversee volunteer wellbeing, safeguarding and health and safety requirements
- Recognise and celebrate volunteers' contributions
- Report on volunteer numbers, impact and feedback
- Be an integral part of the staff team and support colleagues as needed.
Job Responsibilities
Essential:
- Experience of recruiting, supporting or managing volunteers
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with people of all ages and backgrounds
- Organised, with good attention to detail and record keeping
- Confident written and verbal communication
- Ability to plan and deliver training
- Good IT skills, including email and spreadsheets
- Enthusiasm for heritage, history or the arts
- Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
Desirable:
- Experience in a museum, heritage or cultural setting
- Understanding of volunteer policy and safeguarding practice
With galleries devoted to archaeology, the history of Salisbury, ceramics and natural history, the museum has a diverse and unique collection, appealing to a local and wider audience.
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The Salisbury Museum employer: Arts Council England
Arts Council England is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that values flexibility and employee well-being. With a focus on professional growth, employees benefit from generous annual leave, a final salary pension scheme, and opportunities to lead innovative digital projects in a collaborative environment. Located in Manchester, the role allows for hybrid working, ensuring a balanced approach to work and life while contributing to meaningful organisational change.
